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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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